Senior Diesel Engine Technician - Overhaul & Genset Expert

Rolls-Royce; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Rolls-Royce Power Systems in Singapore is seeking a Senior Technician to overhaul, repair and troubleshoot mtu diesel engines and power generation systems, supporting both classic and modern platforms.

You will work in a high-utilization workshop, deliver quality, meet turnaround targets, and provide guidance to junior technicians while ensuring compliance with OEM manuals and safety standards. Travel regionally as needed.

Qualifications

• NITEC / Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Marine Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum 5 years hands-on experience in: Diesel engines
• Power generation systems (gensets)
• Heavy equipment or marine engines
• Strong experience in engine overhaul and component repair, not just maintenance.
• Proven ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and OEM manuals.
• Strong troubleshooting capability with a structured, root-cause approach.
• Willingness to travel regionally when required.

Responsibilities

• Perform overhaul, disassembly, inspection, and reassembly of diesel engines and key components such as: Cylinder heads
• Water pumps
• Turbochargers
• Execute maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair activities for mtu engines and associated power generation systems in the workshop and occasionally at site.
• Diagnose faults across mechanical systems, fuel systems (injectors, pumps, governors), and auxiliary systems, ensuring root cause identification.
• Support engine testing and commissioning activities, including troubleshooting during bench testing.
• Ensure all work is completed in accordance with OEM manuals, technical documentation, and quality standards.
• Deliver against turnaround time (TAT), quality, and production targets in a high-demand workshop environment.
• Prepare technical service and investigation reports, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Provide technical guidance to junior technicians, including interpretation of drawings and use of tools.
• Maintain strict compliance with Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) standards and internal safety requirements.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, efficiency, and workshop capability.
• Travel regionally when required to support service or technical assignments.

Skills

Diesel engines

Troubleshooting

Power generation systems

Reading drawings

Root cause analysis

Mentoring juniors

Workshop safety

Education

NITEC / Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CNC machines

Precision repair equipment

Job description

Rolls-Royce Power Systems in Singapore is seeking a Senior Technician to overhaul, repair and troubleshoot mtu diesel engines and power generation systems, supporting both classic and modern platforms.

You will work in a high-utilization workshop, deliver quality, meet turnaround targets, and provide guidance to junior technicians while ensuring compliance with OEM manuals and safety standards. Travel regionally as needed.